Bedstead attachment



Nov. 1 {1927.

BEDSTEAD ATTACHMENT Filed May 5. 1926 ME e22? ar Zia I QHIOZHMQ S Patented Novi 1, 1927.

UNITED STATES WILLIAM SCHERBARTH, OF HINCKLEY, .MINNESOTA.

BEDSTE AD ATTACHMENT, 7

Application file May V The object of this invention to support bed covering to insure ventilation and present-:a neat and tidy appearance.

The invention consists of a frame to befitted to the bedstead for supporting the bed covering in .;elevated position, sald frame comprising end pieces which are clamped, or otherwise attached to the head and the foot of the bedstead and an intermediate strucr ture detachably fitted to the end. pieces and comprising longitudinal strips and a trans verse flexible connection which admits of the said structure being rolled, or folded, to occupy a small space when set aside after being detached from the bed.

While the drawings illustrate a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is to be understood that in adapting the means to meet specific needs and requirements, the design may be varied and such other changes 1n the minor details of construction may be resorted to within the scope of the invention claimed, without departing from the spirit thereof.

For a full understanding of the invention and the merits thereof, reference is to be had to the following description and the drawings hereto attached, in'which Figure 1 is a perspective view of abedstead having means applied thereto for supporting the bed covering, embodying the m vention,

Figure 2 is a plan view of the detachable part or structure of the attachment,

Figure 3 is a fragmentary view partly in section,

Figure 4: is an enlarged sectional View of one of the end pieces and a longitudinal strip of the detachable part, and

Figure 5 is a detail view of an end por- 'tion of one of the end pieces, showing more clearly the strip receiving notch and the clamp for attaching the same to the bedstead.

Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the following description. and designated in the several views of the drawings by like reference characters.

The bedstead illustrated is of ordinary construction and comprises the head 1 and the foot 2. The attachment is disposed between the head and the foot of the bedstead in elevated position, whereby to support the bed covering clear of the mattress or other bed bottom.

132s. semi No. 106,989.

, The attachment comprises two end pieces .3 which are adapted to be secured in any manner .to the head and the vfoot of the bed stead and an intermediate structure detachv ably fitted to the end pieces and comprising; longitudinal strips 4 and a transverse flexible connection 5 which may consist of a net or wire fabric which is clamped between the elements or members comprising the respective strips 4. The end pieces 3 may be of any suitable material and approximate the form of a bow or arch, the terminal portions being provided with a suitable clamp 6 whereby to secure the end piece to the leg or post of the bedstead. Each of the end pieces 3 is formed along its top or outer edge with a plurality of notches 7 in which the ends of the strips 4 are seated, said notches opening through the inner side of the end piece but closed at the outer side to prevent longitudinal movement of the strips 4 and displacementof the intermediate structure or detachable parts.

It is to be understood that the end pieces 3 will be of a length corresponding to the Width of the bedstead or the distance between the posts or legs, and the interme diate detachable part is of a width to extend over the bed bottom and downwardly along the sides so as to support the bed covering the full width of the bed. The end pieces 3 are placed against the inner side of the head and the foot of the bed stead and are secured to the posts thereof by means of the clamps 6,. The strips 4 are of a length to snugly fit within the notches or seats 7 and preventend play which would tend to cause displacement of the strips after the parts are assembled. The elements or members comprising each of the strips 4: are secured by screws 8 or other fastening means, the flexible connection 7 5 being clamped between such elements or members. WVhen the parts are assembled, as shown in Figure 1, the bed covering may be spread over the frame and is supported a distance from the mattress or other bed bottom thereby providing for a free circulation of air and at the same time presenting a neat and tidy effect. When the bed is to be occupied the intermediate structure or detachable part is removed from the end pieces 3 and is rolled or folded into a compact bundle and may be placed beneath the bed or stowed in any manner so as to be out of the way until again required for service,

when it may be spread and easily placed in position, the ends of the strips dropping into the seats or notches 7 Having thus described the invention, I claim: p

1. The combination with a bedstead, of downwardly arch-shaped supporting men bers extending transversely of the bed substantially thewidth thereof, and closely adjacent the inner sides of the head and foot boards and secured thereto at a point above the bottom of the bed, and a foldable structure extending from side to side of the bed across the fixed arch shaped members and downwardly against the ends thereof to fully support the outspread bed covering.

2. The combination with a bedstead, of downwardly arch-shaped members arranged closely adjacent the inner sides of the head and foot boards and extending transversely of the bed substantially the width thereof, clamps on the down-turned ends of the arch-shaped members for securing the latter to the bed, and a foldable structure extending from side to side of the bed across the arch-shaped members and downwardly against the ends thereof to fully support the outspread bed covering.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

WILLIAM E. R. SCHERBARTH. [L. s] 

